- Mounted on a 7' long pole, the halberd was swung with both hands at an opponent.
- It was used as a spear, axe or to pull a knight from his horse.
- Our Swiss halberd head is hand-forged of tough, high carbon steel by the master armorers at Windlass Steelcrafts.
- It can be mounted on a wooden dowel from your local hardware or home supply store.
- Overall: 23-1/2" long, Head: approx. 17" x 12", Axe cutting edge: 8-1/2", Weight: 3 lbs / 8 oz, Socket: 1-3/8" wide, Does not include pole
Mounted on a 7' long pole, the halberd was swung with both hands at an opponent. It was used as a spear, axe or to pull a knight from his horse. The halberd contributed its lethal capabilities to European skirmishes across more than 3 centuries (1300-1630). Our Swiss halberd head is hand-forged of tough, high carbon steel by the master armorers at Windlass Steelcrafts. It can be mounted on a wooden dowel from your local hardware or home supply store. Overall: 23-1/2" long Head: approx. 17" x 12" Axe cutting edge: 8-1/2" Weight: 3 lbs / 8 oz Socket: 1-3/8" wide Edges have established cutting bevels but are not sharpened Does not include a pole
